The trade deadline is creeping up, August 3rd at 6 PM EDT, and our Mariners are already lurking, eyeing some serious bullpen help from the struggling Mets. Yeah, those guys are apparently having a fire sale, and guess who's on the shopping list? Our M's are listed as potential buyers for some key rental relievers, and that's exactly the kind of early season buzz we love to hear!
The Left-Handed Rentals We Need
First up, the rental relievers are where our M's could really make some noise. The Mets have a couple of solid lefty options that could easily slide into our bullpen and start locking down games. Brooks Raley is rocking a 2.04 ERA over 35.1 innings this season, even if his peripherals like a 3.62 xERA aren't quite as sparkling. Still, a sub-2.00 ERA lefty is a weapon, right? Then there's A.J. Minter, who's been even more effective in his 19 innings, clocking in with a nasty 1.42 ERA and peripherals that match that heat. Neither of these guys are in the "elite" tier, but they're darn good, and they could fetch the Mets a handful of interesting prospects. Imagine those arms in a high-leverage situation at T-Mobile Park! The Cubs, Twins, Astros, and Pirates are also sniffing around, but come on, Seattle, we know where these guys really belong.Beyond The Rentals: Other Mets Arms On The Block
But wait, there's more on the Mets' fire sale menu. They've also got some relievers with control they might move, though our Mariners were only specifically called out as potential buyers for the rentals. Huascar Brazobán is one of those guys, despite lacking high-end swing-and-miss stuff, he's got a 2.76 ERA backed by a 2.90 xERA. He's under team control until 2030, but at 36 years old, his value isn't through the roof. Still, a credible arm for an opener, middle, or even 7th inning role. Luke Weaver is another name, possibly one of the 10-20 best bullpen arms this season. He's signed for a reasonable $12.5 million in 2027, and the Mets are hoping for a top-100 prospect for him. Finally, there's Devin Williams, who's probably the least likely to move. He's signed for two more years at $30 million, but his 4.83 ERA and three blown saves this season are not great. Maybe a team takes a buy-low shot based on his solid peripherals, but a serious suitor seems unlikely. The early season is all about finding our rhythm and setting the tone, and a boost to the bullpen could be exactly what the M's need to keep that momentum rolling towards August. We'll be watching every pitch until then, waiting to see what Jerry Dipoto cooks up for our Mariners!This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.